Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup. I had never made it before last week. Maybe it was my anticipation of spring or planning my garden but suddenly I came down with a craving. I consider this recipe perfect timing since tomorrow is the first day of Lent and lots of people opt for meatless meals once a week or perhaps daily. As tempting as it was to throw a ham bone into this soup, I chose not to for the sake of healthy eating. You know what? I didn't miss it at all. This soup is wholesome and hearty and surprisingly full of flavor, especially considering the minimal ingredient list. Simplicity sure has a way of feeding the soul, doesn't it?